30-Minute Chicken Dijon with Creamy Sauce
This 30-Minute Chicken Dijon with Creamy Sauce recipe features succulent chicken breasts in a rich, creamy sauce flavored with Dijon mustard and garlic.
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
Poultry
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 lbs
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Fats
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Aromatics
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Thickening Agent
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Liquid Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Sprinkle in flour and cook for another 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet. Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Serve with a side of vegetables or pasta for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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